Return to Truth, War Blade: Bloodbath!

On the rooftop, Shangguan Feiyun and Wang Jin were locked in a fierce battle, their exchanges creating quite a spectacle.

Shangguan Feiyun's Flying Flower Scattered Hands moved with powerful grace, his techniques blending subtlety with strength and infinite variation.

Meanwhile, Wang Jin's martial arts, though not uncommon, had all reached the Mastered realm. His every move appeared simple but was executed with airtight defense.

Taking a moment, Shangguan Feiyun glanced at the fight unfolding below. He was shocked by what he saw.

Shangguan Feiyun had always been skeptical about Li Yan being called a Murderous Fiend. After all, based on his interactions with Li Yan, it was hard to imagine him as a bloodthirsty individual.

But the scene on the street before him made him realize that appearances could be deceiving.

"Hmph! You dare get distracted while fighting me, young brat of the Shangguan family? You're asking for death!"

As the words fell, a punch shattered layers of palm shadows and shot directly towards Shangguan Feiyun's face.

Although Shangguan Feiyun dodged, he lost the advantage he had gained. The battle became a stalemate once more.

Between the distant buildings, the fight between Shangguan Liuyun and Huang Lingyan was even more terrifying.

One man's hands danced, summoning snow and frost, creating a zone of inviolability around him.

The other was surrounded by swirling leaves, sharp as blades, his movements like a furious gale, accompanied by ceaseless wind roars.

The two forces clashed continuously, the roaring snow and leaves intertwining and eroding each other.

Both were at the Ninth Level of Meridian Opening and had touched the threshold of the Energy Gathering Realm. The power that radiated from them would condense during their clashes, and when it finally formed a thin layer around their bodies, they would step into the Qi Condensation realm.

"Heh heh, it seems the Eldest Young Master hasn't reached the Ninth Level for long. In that case, you might not be my match."

Seeing Shangguan Liuyun's domain extend to just under three inches, Huang Lingyan sneered repeatedly.

Shangguan Liuyun didn't reply. The Flower Cultivation and Leaf Nurturing Art, due to its immense energy, required longer to break through realms, facing greater obstacles and taking more time. Of course, these were not things he would discuss with others.

Their realms were not far apart, but Shangguan Liuyun's larger range allowed him to maintain the initiative.

After their palms met and separated, Shangguan Liuyun's gaze flickered towards the street, and his eyes widened in shock.

Due to his father's influence, he had taken charge of the Shangguan Family from a young age. He had experienced many conflicts in the martial world and dirty dealings in business, and was no stranger to killing.

However, killing and slaughter were still two different concepts.

The peerless killing methods Li Yan was displaying before him did not resemble a martial world dispute at all; they were more like a scene of battlefield carnage.

Had he experienced war, or was it...

With no time to think further, Huang Lingyan pressed his attack again. Shangguan Liuyun could only turn back to defend himself.

Wiping the blood from his blade, Li Yan took a deep breath, his attributes changing once more.

Name: Li Yan Realm: First Level of Qi Condensation Strength: 120.9 Speed: 114.3 Physique: 122.6 Spirit: 35 True Qi: 15.2 Martial Arts: Hundred Beasts Marrow Quenching Scripture Fifth Level (123/1600); Hundred Battles Saber Peak Mastery (321/1200); Falling Star Spear Fragment Not Learned (Complete/1000); Tearing Wind Claws Not Learned (0/100); Flower Cultivation and Leaf Nurturing Art First Level (18/2000); Wind Chasing Wave Treading Initial Glimpse (8/400) Remaining Experience Points: 1821

He was only a little short of experience points before he could break through to the second level of the Flower Cultivation and Leaf Nurturing Art. Looking up, he saw there were still many martial artists ahead, so there was no shortage of experience.

However, the aura of these people was significantly stronger than the previous ones!

"Damn it, he really is a bloodthirsty villain!"

"How dare you kill so many of our brothers! You deserve a hundred deaths!"

"Stop wasting words with this killer, take care of this brat!"

"Attack!"

As the words ended, several people from the crowd quickly charged forward.

These individuals were completely different from the cannon fodder sent earlier. Their speed, strength, and the martial arts they employed were far beyond ordinary people.

Although Li Yan could quickly kill one or two with the Hundred Battles Saber Technique, he would inevitably be injured by the others.

Dozens more were lurking behind, ready to charge. If they continued to rush forward one after another, the end result would be him being slowly worn down and killed.

"Brat, die for me!"

A person wielding a giant axe swung it down from behind him. In an instant, Li Yan stepped back, his body flipping up at a strange angle.

"System, upgrade Wind Chasing Wave Treading."

"Consuming 392 experience points, Wind Chasing Wave Treading has been upgraded to Minor Accomplishment!"

"Martial Arts: Wind Chasing Wave Treading Minor Accomplishment (0/800)"

"Remaining Experience Points: 1429"

The Wind Chasing Wave Treading technique's level increased to Minor Accomplishment. Li Yan's movement skills improved dramatically. With a leap, he performed an aerial step and twisted his body at an odd angle, narrowly dodging the axe.

"What?"

The attacker was startled, but then heard a cold laugh in his ear: "Don't be surprised. You won't have the chance again anyway~"

Swoosh!

The blade sliced across his throat, and blood instantly spurted out, dyeing the robes of those nearby red.

The surrounding onlookers from the martial world shivered. The man who died was as strong as them, yet he was killed in one move.

If they let this kid continue his slaughter, who knew if they would be the next to die.

"Damn it, don't hold back, attack together!"

Someone shouted, and the surrounding martial artists no longer held back, charging forward with their weapons.

The suddenly intensified assault plunged Li Yan, who had just gained a moment to breathe, back into a difficult situation. These guys were using their numbers to their advantage, pressing forward relentlessly. Each attack was a killing blow, and with others immediately following, Li Yan was given no chance to catch his breath.

In an instant, Li Yan realized their intention: they wanted to use this method to constantly launch fatal attacks. If even one succeeded, he would be doomed.

He currently had 1400 experience points. If he could upgrade Wind Chasing Wave Treading to Mastered, he should be able to turn the tide.

However, running away wasn't Li Yan's style!

"System, upgrade Hundred Battles Saber."

"Consuming 1200 experience points, Hundred Battles Saber technique realm has increased..."

"Upgrade successful. Congratulations, Hundred Battles Saber has been upgraded to the Return to Truth realm. Congratulations, Hundred Battles Saber technique has undergone a metamorphosis, congratulations on the birth of the Hundred Battles Saber technique's secret skill... War Blade: Bloodbath."

"War Blade: Bloodbath: A metamorphosis of the Hundred Battles Saber technique, capable of unleashing a single strike that completely erupts one's speed, strength, True Qi, and other attributes."

At this moment, the Hundred Battles Saber technique was fully integrated into Li Yan's body. He could now execute the moves of the Hundred Battles Saber technique with ease.

But more importantly, there was the newly born secret skill.

This secret skill was a single strike forged from the complete essence of the Hundred Battles Saber technique. Every move of the Hundred Battles Saber could be infused with this secret skill, unleashing power far exceeding the norm.

However, as a secret skill, its consumption was naturally not small, and it couldn't be used continuously.

The moment the information integrated into his body, two more attackers lunged from his left and right.

One wielded twin blades aimed at Li Yan's neck, while the other thrust a single-handed halberd towards his back.

Seeing the two attacks about to land, Li Yan suddenly twisted and slashed out with his saber, simultaneously sweeping out with a whip kick.

The blade cut through the twin blades, and his kick knocked away the halberd, forcing both attackers back.

He looked up again, and two long swords were already inches away.

"Heh, you really think this is enough to force me to my death? I'll open your eyes today!"

He murmured, and as he swung his saber, a flash of blood-red light bloomed in everyone's eyes.

Though it was merely a flicker of blood-red light, it was as dazzling as the midday sun, seeming to draw their attention completely.